With gymnastics rooms, libraries and playrooms, these facilities offer opportunities for children to spend time freely. They also provide mothers with opportunities to exchange information and make friends. Hours are from 8:45 to 18:00, Monday through Saturday.
Sapporo has 104 kids’ halls. For information on locations, call the Sapporo Citizen Contact Center.
The Child Care General Support Center provides preschool children and their families with a place to play together and interact. The center also offers consultation and information on childcare, and conducts childcare classes. Hours are from 9:00 to 17:00 every day except New Year holidays.
The Cheerful Day Care & Child-raising Support Center provides families with opportunities to play together and interact with other families, as well as consultation services on child raising and growth. Classes on childcare, including children’s nutrition and discipline, are also held. Hours are from 9:00 to 17:00, Monday through Saturday.
Those with part-time jobs, health problems or parents who simply need a break can entrust their preschool children to the care of the center on a temporary basis (reservations are required). Hours are from 8:00 to 18:00, Monday through Saturday. Fees vary from \1,000 to \3,000 per day depending on the ages of the children and the reasons for using the service.